Sussex County · Unincorporated Sussex County · #2024-06-04
210-lot cluster subdivision north of Prettyman Road
North of Prettyman Road and West of Pettyjohn Road., Unincorporated Sussex County, DE · 210 homes, single-family homes
About this project
A 210-lot single-family cluster subdivision is proposed on 105.5 acres north of Prettyman Road and west of Pettyjohn Road in Sussex County, Delaware.
Official description: 210 single-family lot subdivision in a cluster design on 105.5 acres
- Engineer / designer
- Eric W Wahl
- Plan type
- Subdivision
- Land use
- single-family residential subdivision
- Zoning
- AR-1 → AR-1
- Water
- Artesian
- Sewer
- Other
- Status
- Complete
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A cluster subdivision of about 210 single-family homes is proposed on roughly 105.5 acres north of Prettyman Road and west of Pettyjohn Road, near Milton in Sussex County. A cluster subdivision lets homes sit on smaller lots so more land can be kept as open space. The site appears to be farmland zoned for agricultural-residential use.
The county records match a project called Symphony Glen. Its later plans show 219 homes on about 110 acres, so the 210-lot figure may be an earlier version. News coverage says a Maryland-based developer, Ribera Development, is behind it. The project is next to a smaller 49-lot cluster neighborhood called Windscape Farms, and the two would share amenities. No organized opposition was reported. Nine homes are planned as affordable, owner-occupied Habitat for Humanity houses.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: the developer is to improve Pettyjohn Road under an agreement with the state transportation department, which did not expect a major burden on nearby roads.
- Housing: about 219 new homes in Symphony Glen and 49 in neighboring Windscape Farms, including nine affordable Habitat for Humanity homes.
- Open space: about 53 acres (roughly 48%) is to stay open, including preserved forest, against a 30% county minimum.
- Fire service: the developer is to pay the local fire company a fee for each building permit.
Where it stands
The county planning commission granted preliminary subdivision approval in July 2025, after a June 2025 public hearing. Final site plan approval from the commission usually comes next, followed by construction permits.
- Jul 2, 2025 Planning commission voted 4-0 for preliminary approval of Symphony Glen (219 lots)
- Jun 4, 2025 Public hearing on Symphony Glen and Windscape Farms
- Jun 1, 2024 Latest county filing for the 210-lot proposal
Want to weigh in? The Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission decides on the final site plan, and its meetings are public, so comments can go to the commission.
Who's behind it
Ribera Development · A Millersville, Maryland-based residential developer, according to local news coverage.
Around the web
- Two cluster subdivisions near Milton OK'd by Sussex P&ZCape Gazette · Jul 9, 2025Reports the 4-0 preliminary approval, 219 lots, open space, road improvements and developer.
- Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes July 2, 2025Sussex County Government · Jul 2, 2025Official minutes recording the Symphony Glen approval and its 219-lot cap.
Planning terms explained
- Cluster subdivision
- A layout with smaller lots grouped together so a larger share of the land stays as open space.
- Preliminary subdivision plan
- The first major approval of a lot layout, given before detailed final plans are reviewed.
- Final site plan
- The detailed plan that must be approved before construction can begin.
- AR-1 (Agricultural Residential)
- A county zoning district that allows farming and low-density housing.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $117.6M
- ~6,720 roofing squares
- ~210 HVAC systems
- ~210 kitchens / 420+ bathrooms
- ~588,000 sq ft of finished living space
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